Undisputed

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a mobile combo that delivers strong results in Undisputed, a boxing sports title from 2023. The measured data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a clear picture of what this hardware can do. This configuration ranks 879th out of 2,813 tested combos, placing it comfortably above the median. The following analysis breaks down the FAQ, GPU and CPU roles, ranking context, settings recommendations, and the measured FPS breakdown, all based strictly on the provided factual data.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Undisputed if I want the highest frame rates?*

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 344. This is the highest measured average across all tested configurations. Even at 2560x1440 with Low settings, you still get 248 average FPS, so lower resolutions and settings yield the most headroom.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209, which is a deltaPct of 0.1 — essentially a tie. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.1% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S score 55,698 and 55,757, respectively (2.6% and 2.7% higher).

Q: What is the CPU's single-core and multi-core performance like?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 1,810.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 17,984.5 in multi-core. In Geekbench, it scores 1,794 single-core and 11,657 multi-core. These numbers place the CPU in the 85th percentile versus all CPUs, indicating strong performance for a mobile processor.

Q: Does the combo have enough VRAM for high-resolution gaming?

A: The RTX 4080 includes 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. For Undisputed, the measured results at 3840x2160 with High settings show an average of 94 FPS, so the VRAM capacity is sufficient even at 4K resolution.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how many cores does it have?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has 16 cores and 22 threads, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 (Meteor Lake architecture) and is built on Intel's 7 nm process.

Q: Is the CPU's performance close to any rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 35,670. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 35,719 (deltaPct -0.1), the Intel Core 7 250H scores 35,728 (-0.2), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35,802 (-0.4), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35,909 (-0.7). All these are within 1% of each other, showing tight competition.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of frame rates in Undisputed. Its specifications include 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, which is ample for the game’s demands. The memory clock runs at 1,400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective), and the bus width is 256-bit, resulting in a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 2,205 MHz, boosting to 2,505 MHz. These clocks are significant because they dictate how quickly the GPU can process geometry and shading tasks, and the measured FPS data shows that the RTX 4080 scales predictably across settings.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU handles Low settings at an average of 157 FPS, which is playable for competitive scenarios. Medium settings drop to 113 FPS (with a minimum of 96 and maximum of 130). High settings push the average down to 94 FPS, and Ultra settings bring it to 60 FPS. This progression indicates that the RTX 4080 is not fully bottlenecked at 4K, but Ultra settings strain the GPU enough to halve the frame rate compared to Low. The 16 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor here; the game’s engine scales more with GPU compute load.

At 2560x1440, the RTX 4080 shows more headroom. Low settings hit 248 FPS, Medium 179 FPS (with a minimum of 152 and maximum of 206), High 148 FPS, and Ultra 95 FPS. The jump from Medium to High is a 31 FPS drop, while High to Ultra is a 53 FPS drop, showing that Ultra settings are disproportionately demanding on the GPU’s shading units and ROPs.

At 1920x1080, the GPU is rarely the bottleneck. Low settings produce 344 FPS, Medium 247 FPS (minimum 210, maximum 284), High 205 FPS, and Ultra 132 FPS. The RTX 4080’s 9,728 shading units and 112 ROPs are clearly sufficient for 1080p, as even Ultra settings exceed 120 FPS. The pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s support high fill-rate demands.

The GPU’s benchmark percentile is 86th versus all GPUs, with an average score of 54,247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% ahead in average score, so the performance gap is negligible in synthetic tests. In Undisputed, the measured FPS confirms that the RTX 4080 provides a high-refresh-rate experience at 1440p and solid 4K performance when settings are not maxed out.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 879th out of 2,813 tested combos in Undisputed. This places it in the top 31% of all combinations, which is a strong showing for a mobile setup. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of the CPU and GPU, and the measured FPS data suggests that the GPU is the dominant factor in this game, given that Undisputed is a sports title that relies heavily on visual fidelity and physics.

Relative to other combos, this rank indicates that the hardware is well-matched for the game’s requirements. The CPU’s 85th percentile versus all CPUs and the GPU’s 86th percentile versus all GPUs both contribute to the overall position. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 35,670 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35,719), which is only 0.1% higher. This means that the CPU is not a differentiator in the ranking; the GPU’s performance is what pushes this combo into the top tier.

The combo rank of 879 out of 2,813 means there are 1,934 combos that perform worse and 878 that perform better. For a laptop CPU paired with a desktop-class mobile GPU, this result is competitive. The data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 132 FPS, which is above the 120 FPS threshold many monitors support. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 95 FPS, still playable but with less headroom. At 4K Ultra, it hits exactly 60 FPS, which is the minimum for smooth gameplay on standard refresh displays.

The ranking also implies that the combo is not overkill for Undisputed. The game’s performance scaling from Low to Ultra settings is consistent, suggesting that the GPU is being utilized efficiently. The CPU’s 16 cores and 22 threads, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, are more than enough to feed the RTX 4080, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower resolutions where CPU overhead often becomes a bottleneck. In this case, the combo rank confirms the balanced nature of the hardware.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 247 average FPS (minimum 210, maximum 284), which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. High settings reduce the average to 205 FPS, still very smooth, while Ultra drops to 132 FPS. If you have a 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitor, Medium or High are ideal; Ultra is also viable if you prefer visual quality over maximizing frame rate.

For 2560x1440, Medium settings yield 179 average FPS (minimum 152, maximum 206), which is well above 144 Hz. High settings bring the average down to 148 FPS, still above 144 Hz, making it a good choice for those who want better visuals without sacrificing smoothness. Ultra settings at 95 FPS are playable but not ideal for competitive play; they are better suited for single-player or less reaction-dependent scenarios. Low settings at 248 FPS are only recommended if you have a 240 Hz display and prioritize frame rate above all else.

For 3840x2160, the situation changes. Medium settings produce 113 average FPS (minimum 96, maximum 130), which is good for 4K gaming on a 120 Hz display. High settings drop to 94 FPS, still above 60 FPS, making them acceptable for most users. Ultra settings hit exactly 60 FPS, which is the minimum for smooth play but leaves no headroom for frame drops. Low settings at 157 FPS are unnecessary unless you have a very high refresh rate 4K monitor, which is rare.

The best overall experience per the measured data is the Medium preset at 2560x1440. It provides 179 average FPS with a minimum of 152, ensuring no dips below 144 Hz, and the visual quality is noticeably better than Low. For 1080p, High is a strong recommendation because 205 FPS is still above the refresh rate of most gaming monitors, and the visual improvements over Medium are worth the 42 FPS drop. For 4K, Medium is the sweet spot, as 113 FPS is playable and the minimum of 96 FPS stays above 60. Ultra settings should be avoided at 4K unless you have a variable refresh rate display and can tolerate dips.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with some entries including minimum and maximum FPS values. At 3840x2160, the results are as follows: Low settings average 157 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS (minimum 96, maximum 130), High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra averages 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 97 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings are roughly 2.6 times more demanding than Low. The Medium preset has a 34 FPS range between minimum and maximum, suggesting some frame-time variance.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 248 FPS, Medium averages 179 FPS (minimum 152, maximum 206), High averages 148 FPS, and Ultra averages 95 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 153 FPS, showing that the GPU scales well with resolution. The Medium preset’s minimum of 152 FPS is particularly notable because it stays above the 144 Hz threshold, making it a reliable choice for high-refresh displays. High settings have a 56 FPS drop from Medium, while Ultra drops another 53 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 344 FPS, Medium averages 247 FPS (minimum 210, maximum 284), High averages 205 FPS, and Ultra averages 132 FPS. The Low preset’s 344 FPS is the highest measured average in the entire dataset, indicating that the combo is heavily GPU-bound at this resolution. The Medium preset’s minimum of 210 FPS is still above 200, which is excellent for esports-level responsiveness. High settings at 205 FPS are nearly identical to Medium’s average, but the minimum FPS for High was not recorded, so the consistency is unknown. Ultra at 132 FPS is the first preset to dip below 144 FPS, but it still provides a smooth experience on 120 Hz monitors.

The data shows that the combo’s performance is consistent across resolutions, with no anomalous drops. The minimum FPS values for Medium presets at all three resolutions (96 at 4K, 152 at 1440p, 210 at 1080p) indicate that frame pacing is stable, which is crucial for a sports game where animations need to be smooth. The lack of minimum FPS data for Low, High, and Ultra presets means we cannot assess frame-time consistency for those settings, but the average FPS values suggest a linear scaling pattern.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.90 GHz, boosting to 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 45 W. The CPU has a 24 MB shared L3 cache, with 112 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core. These specifications are relevant to Undisputed because the game’s physics and AI calculations can utilize multiple threads, and the high boost clock ensures strong single-thread performance for game logic.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 1,810.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 17,984.5 in multi-core. Geekbench scores are 1,794 single-core and 11,657 multi-core. The CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 85th, meaning it outperforms 85% of tested processors. Its average benchmark score is 35,670, with the nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 at 35,719 (0.1% higher). The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35,728 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35,802 (0.4% higher). All of these rivals are within 1% of each other, indicating that the Ultra 9 185H is not a performance outlier but rather a solid mid-to-high-end mobile CPU.

The CPU’s role in Undisputed is to keep the RTX 4080 fed with data. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 344 FPS, which is a frame rate where the CPU’s single-thread performance becomes critical. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz helps ensure that the game’s main thread does not bottleneck the GPU. The 22 threads also handle background tasks and physics calculations without impacting frame rates, as evidenced by the high averages at lower resolutions.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5) is sufficient for the game’s data streaming needs. The L3 cache of 24 MB shared is ample for the game’s working set, reducing the need for slower memory accesses. While the CPU is not the primary factor in frame rate differences between settings — that is clearly the GPU — it does contribute to the overall stability of the combo. The rank of 879 out of 2,813 combos suggests that the CPU is a capable partner for the RTX 4080, and the measured FPS data confirms that there is no significant CPU bottleneck at any resolution or settings preset in this game.